Brief
Ajman launches pilot scheme to regulate bachelor and shared housing
The Department of Municipality and Planning announced a pilot covering Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Nakheel, Liwara and Al Rumaila.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ajman's Department of Municipality and Planning has started a pilot scheme to regulate bachelor and shared housing across five priority areas, the department said during a workshop for property companies on 29 September 2026.
What happened
The initiative introduces a framework for classifying buildings and setting standards for bachelor accommodation and shared housing. The pilot covers Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Nakheel, Liwara and Al Rumaila and will be assessed before any further phases.
What the reports add
Gulf News reported that the department outlined the new policy, its implementation mechanisms and the approved requirements governing bachelor and shared accommodation, as well as the application procedures for property owners.
What was said
Mohammed Abdulwahab Mustafa, Director of the Municipal Control and Inspection Department, told Gulf News the scheme is designed to address challenges associated with bachelor and shared accommodation through clear regulatory frameworks that balance community needs with urban planning requirements.
How it came about
The pilot follows Ajman's broader push to improve urban planning and quality of life, building on recent regional efforts such as Sharjah's housing violations committee announced on 29 September 2026.
Key facts
- The pilot scheme targets five areas: Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Nakheel, Liwara and Al Rumaila. (gulfnews.com)
- The Department of Municipality and Planning announced the pilot during a workshop for property companies. (gulfnews.com)
- Mohammed Abdulwahab Mustafa is the Director of the Municipal Control and Inspection Department. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Ajman launches pilot scheme to regulate bachelor and shared housing across key areas”
